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1855 BRAZIL BROTHERHOOD SAN FRANCISCO XAVIER DE BAHIA SILVER BRONZE OVAL MEDAL
$ 211.19
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YOU ARE BIDDING ON 1855 BRAZIL BROTHERHOOD OF SAN FRANCISCO XAVIER DE BAHIA SILVER BRONZE OVAL MEDALVC-164. Diameter: 41mm x 63mm. Weight: 54.75 gms. Commemorating the reopening of the Brotherhood of San Francisco Xavier de Bahia during the epidemic of 1855-1856. Obverse: The Virgin Mary standing facing, head lowered slightly left, orans; Reverse: San Francisco Xavier de Bahia standing slightly right, holding crucifex and open Gospels. Deeply toned and highly original, this impressive,
RARE
example offers some hints of luster shimmering from beneath. An original clasp for suspension is also present at the top.